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15 Companies Qualified for the New Production Sharing Auction in October, Says ANP.
The National Agency of Oil, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) confirmed this Tuesday, July 15, that 15 companies are eligible to participate in the next production sharing auction, scheduled to take place on October 22. The round is part of the permanent offering modality and includes 13 blocks located in the Campos and Santos basins.
The ANP’s decision comes after reviewing the documentation from the candidates. Among those approved are three new participants: 3R Petroleum, now Brava Energia, as well as Australian Karoon and Prio Forte S.A. The other 12 had previously been involved in the process.
Round Could Generate Over Half a Billion in Signature Bonus
In total, the blocks offered in the auction amount to a signature bonus of R$ 516 million. The fields are situated in highly attractive pre-salt areas, and the minimum percentages of oil allocated to the Union range from 6.41% to 23.01%, depending on the auctioned block.
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In production sharing, the bonus is fixed, and competition occurs through the offer of excess oil. In other words, the difference lies in the share of production that companies allocate to the government, should exploration be successful. This excess will be marketed by Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (PPSA).
New Interested Parties Must Express Interest by August
Companies interested in bidding on one or more blocks need to submit their declaration of interest and the respective guarantee of offer by August 6.
Even those who do not express interest by this deadline may participate in the auction through consortia with companies that meet the requirements.
On August 20, the ANP will officially announce the blocks that will be effectively contested in the October round.
The entire process is part of the permanent offering policy, allowing companies to indicate, at any time, the areas where they wish to operate.
See Which Companies Were Approved by the ANP
The ANP has authorized a diverse group of both national and international companies to participate, which is expected to increase competitiveness in the bidding. Here is the complete list:
- 3R Petroleum (Brava Energia);
- BP Energy do Brasil;
- Chevron Brasil;
- CNOOC Petroleum Brasil;
- Ecopetrol Óleo e Gás do Brasil;
- Equinor Brasil Energia;
- Karoon Petróleo e Gás;
- Petrogal Brasil S.A.;
- Petrobras;
- Petronas;
- Prio Forte S.A.;
- Qatar Energy Brasil;
- Shell Brasil Petróleo;
- Sinopec Exploration and Production;
- TotalEnergies EP Brasil.
Blocks in the Campos and Santos Basins Attract the Industry
The offered blocks are located in the two main sedimentary basins in the country, known for their high exploration potential.
In the Santos Basin, the blocks Ágata, Amazonita, Ametista, Esmeralda, Jade, Safira Leste, and Safira Oeste will be offered. In the Campos Basin, the available blocks are Citrino, Itaimbezinho, Jaspe, Larimar, Ônix, and Turmalina.
Among the highlights, the block Ametista will have the lowest minimum percentage of oil for the Union (6.41%), while the block Safira Oeste presents the highest, at 23.01%, both located in the Santos Basin.
Permanent Offering Ensures Dynamism in the Oil and Gas Sector
The ANP’s initiative with the permanent offering aims to provide greater agility to auctions, allowing companies’ interest to drive the calendar.
This prevents block idleness and reinforces market interest in strategic areas for national production development.
With the entry of new players and continued interest from major operators, the October production sharing auction represents a significant opportunity for advancement in Brazil’s energy sector.
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